Football Recap: Mercer Island Triumphs + How To Watch

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Previous Games

10/04/25 - Away	23-22 W
10/05/24 - Home	31-10 W
10/20/23 - Away	27-21 W
10/21/22 - Home	10-31 L
10/29/21 - Home	35-8 W
+ 3 more games

While Mercer Island's win against Newport - Bellevue wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Islanders slipped by the Knights 23-22 on Saturday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Islanders as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.

Mercer Island can attribute much of their success to David James Jr., who picked up 102 receiving yards and one TD. Dillon Carroll was another key player, having thrown for 282 yards and onetouchdown.

Mercer Island didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Newport - Bellevue to a completion percentage of just 41.7%. The Islanders weren't nearly as limited: they posted one of 62.2%.

When it comes to explaining why Newport - Bellevue lost, don't look at Tj Rhatigan. Despite the final result, he rushed for 91 yards and a pair of scores, and also threw for 126 yards on ten of 24 attempts.

Mercer Island's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Newport - Bellevue, they now also have a losing record of 2-3.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Mercer Island is set to face off against their familiar foe Renton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Newport - Bellevue will take on rival Inglemoor at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.